DENIZ MIRIK
Senior Program Manager
Rogers,AR
Summary
Business Operations Leader with expertise in retail operations, supply chain, and infrastructure management. Skilled at optimizing processes, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing scalable solutions that improve store performance, reduce operational costs, and strengthen vendor accountability. Adept in budget oversight, KPI development, and risk mitigation, with a track record of delivering operational excellence in fast-paced retail environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Walmart
Bentonville, AR
10.2023 - Current
- Lead business operations initiatives across 5,000+ U.S. locations. locations. locations. Retail locations, ensuring operational continuity, cost efficiency, and vendor accountability.
- Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, oversee P&L, and drive cost optimization through vendor negotiations, and operational process improvements.
- Lead emergency power response programs, reducing store downtime, and safeguarding revenue during outages.
- Develop and enforce KPIs and SLAs for vendors, improving service quality, and performance tracking.
- Partner with store operations, finance, and engineering teams to implement scalable operational solutions across retail locations.
- Using and experimenting with AI, analytics platforms, and automation tools to improve outcomes. Data-driven, Power BI, LuxerNex, Crystal, Tableau.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
Manager
Home Depot
Dallas, TX
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Led end-to-end logistics of a $1B Direct Ship business into the U.S., ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Reduced demurrage and detention costs by 75% in 18 months through improved tracking systems, and stronger relationships with port authorities and terminal operators.
- Represented North America in global ocean and air freight tenders, influencing vendor negotiations, and cost optimization.
- Reorganized the Inbound Transportation and Direct Ship teams, driving alignment and improved performance.
- Served as the business owner for the Inbound Control Tower Project, overseeing implementation and operational adoption.
Assistant Director of Operation
CS Energy
Edison, NJ
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Directed field execution, operations, and supply chain activities for infrastructure and retail support projects.
- Lead and support project operations and field management across multiple locations, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability.
- Develop and monitor KPIs to assess project performance, team efficiency, and business impact.
- Oversee supply chain management, coordinating with vendors, and stakeholders to streamline procurement and logistics.
- Implement risk management strategies to ensure compliance with safety regulations, and minimize operational disruptions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes for increased productivity, and cost savings.
- Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with company goals, and maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying ways to reduce expenses without compromising quality.
- Served as a liaison between senior management and frontline staff to facilitate communication and ensure alignment with company objectives.
Supply Chain Manager – Retail Operations
Wegmans Food Markets
Rochester, NY
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Led end-to-end supply chain and retail operations for a leading grocery retailer, ensuring product availability and operational efficiency.
- Optimized inventory management and logistics, reducing lead times, and improving stock availability by 15%.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, securing cost savings through bulk purchasing, and performance-based agreements.
- Implemented vendor scorecards, increasing supplier compliance, and reducing service disruptions.
- Partnered with store operations and merchandising teams to align operational strategies with sales, and seasonal demand.
- Enhanced sustainability initiatives by reducing spoilage and implementing waste-reduction programs.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
Education
M.B.A - Business
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXB.S - Construction Management
Louisiana State University
Skills
Project planning
Client relationship management
Scope management
Project scheduling
KPI tracking
Cost control
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Problem-solving abilities
Continuous improvement
Websites
Certification
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Walmart
10.2023 - Current
Manager
Home Depot
11.2021 - 10.2023
Assistant Director of Operation
CS Energy
05.2020 - 10.2021
Supply Chain Manager – Retail Operations
Wegmans Food Markets
05.2016 - 04.2020
M.B.A - Business
Texas A&M University
B.S - Construction Management
Louisiana State University
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